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    New Testo 550



    I've recently discovered that Testo have released a new 550 digital manifold to replace the 523. It sounds and looks good at a descent price. £300 for the manifold and 1 clamp on probe or £350 for the kit that includes 2 probes and a box.
    Before I commit to buying, could somebody tell me if they have had any experience using one of these and where would be the cheapest place to purchase one?



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    Re: New Testo 550

    Can this do the data logging as well or is it similar to a standard digital manifold?

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    Re: New Testo 550

    it doesn't do data logging.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    i to was looking at it but when it says you can do vac testing the spec only shows its min working pressure is -1br which to me would be pointless buying.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    I spoke to a Testo rep and he said it doesn't measure a vac like a torr gauge, its merely states when its in a vac. I don't think they do anything great in-particular but I figure if I need a set, I may as well go digital.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    It's £276 on the following link.

    At that price it's a bargain.

    http://shop.testodirect.co.uk/g2l9aY...d/p-69-90-192/
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    Re: New Testo 550

    It is unclear the difference between the 550 and the 560. Anyone enlighten?

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    Re: New Testo 550

    Quote Originally Posted by NoNickName View Post
    It is unclear the difference between the 550 and the 560. Anyone enlighten?
    Do you mean old 560 or new 560-1?
    Last edited by nike123; 01-04-2010 at 08:33 AM.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    The new one, of course.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    Quote Originally Posted by NoNickName View Post
    The new one, of course.
    550 is 3-way manifold
    560 is 4 way manifold
    550 does not log data
    560 is wireles with many probes (or wired)
    550 is 260$
    560 is 1900$
    550 is entry level
    560 is top level
    http://www.testo.com
    Last edited by nike123; 01-04-2010 at 11:25 AM.

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    Re: New Testo 550

    vac gauge is useless for moisture checking and main gauges only go to 40 bar

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    Re: New Testo 550

    Quote Originally Posted by ian-edwards View Post
    vac gauge is useless for moisture checking and main gauges only go to 40 bar
    550 was designed to replace mechanical gauges and does a bloody good job.
    What do you expect for under 300US$

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